XPX Connecticut Annual Economic Forum | November 23 at Fairfield University

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Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT 
Monday, November 23, 2026 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Please join us for the 16th Annual CT Economic Forum, a premier event that brings together leading experts to discuss critical issues affecting Connecticut's economy and beyond. This year's event will feature three dynamic sessions!

2026 Highlights

Session I: The State of the State
Moderator: Kathryn Nantz, Ph.D., Professor, Economics Department, Fairfield University
Speakers:
Michael B. McDonald, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance, Fairfield University
John S. Traynor, President, Wealth Management of Connecticut, Cambridge Trust

Session II: Economic Trends & the Market
Featured Speaker:
Jacob Manoukian, U.S. Head of Investment Strategy, J.P. Morgan

Session III: Advance CT- Keynote Presentation
A leadership discussion exploring why leading companies continue to invest, innovate, and grow in Connecticut.
Moderator: Thomas Hyde, Chief of Staff, Advance CT
Speakers:
Sarah Bencic, President, Belimo Americas
David Caputo, Investor, RVE Partners
Christopher Jewell, President, Collins & Jewell Company
Marcia LaFemina, CEO, Penn Globe

We Hope You’ll Join Us!

AGENDA

· 3:00pm Check-In | Networking | Light Refreshments
· 3:15pm Welcome: Dean Zhan Li, DBA, Dean and Professor, Dolan School of Business
· 3:30pm Session I: The State of the State
· 4:30pm Session II: Economic Trends & the Market
· 5:45pm Session III: Advance CT Keynote Presentation
· 6:30pm Networking | Cocktail Reception | Buffet Dinner
· 8:00pm Program Concludes

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